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Please note that a transfer from the Ancient City to the Vatican is not included in the price of your tour. We can arrange this for an extra fee of and you can request this by email info@aroundrometours.com or on the booking form.

Strict dress-code, shoulders and knee must be covered. Visitors are required to check-in bags, tripods, backpacks or bulky luggage. We strongly suggest you leave large items in our lugagge storage because checking in these items at the museum will result in delays. Also be advised that there is a security point before museum with a metal detector and X-ray machine for your personal items so kindly leave sharp items behind.

Please note that on Wednesday morning St. Peter's Basilica may not be open due to the Papal Audience. If you wish to visit the Basilica please choose the 10.30 or the 1.30pm tour on Wednesday.

The Basilica is subject to last minute closures for religious ceremonies. When this occurs, we are happy to offer customers an extended tour of the Vatican Museums. While we undertake to tell tour groups ahead of time if there are any planned disruptions to Basilica opening hours, this is not always possible and in these cases we are unable to provide refunds or discounts.

Around Rome Tours is a tour operator licensed by the Province of Rome, with headquarters onVia Vicenza 40 - 00185 Rome, it is accredited by the Vatican Museums, and therefore benefits from priority VIP entrance tickets so guests of tours do not have to wait the long lines to enter the Museums. In addition, our staff and our guides and authorized specialists and will ensure your tours and your stay in Rome unforgettable and magical.

Vatican Museums + Colosseum Tour - Starting from the Colosseum with skip the line entrance so you will not have to wait around in the long lines the Vatican museums and Colosseum tour is the perfect full day option to see Rome in a day. The Colosseum is considered one of the most important attractions of world tourism, on July 7 2007 in Lisbon it was proclaimed a "New Wonder" of the world. The Colosseum, named by the Romans as "Anphitheatrum Flavium", was built by Emperor Vespasian in 72 AD, and inaugurated by his son Titus in 80 AD.

Next to the Colloseum is the Arch of Constantine, which was built on the ancient Via Triumphalis, a road used by the triumphant marches direct to the Capitol to celebrate the battle at the Milvian Bridge in 312 AD, when Emperor Constantine defeated his rival Maxentius, We can then continue our tour through the streets and trails of the Roman Forum located between the seven hills of Rome, over the centuries there were built monuments, buildings for political activities, religious and commercial activities.

The Colosseum Tour will end at approx 11:00.

After lunch we will restart with the Vatican Museums Tour at 14:15 from a meeting point nearby the Museums, the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter’s Basilica you will visit the most wonderful collection of art in the Vatican Museums that house the most extensive collection in the world.

The Vatican Museums tour will begin using our fast track - skip the line vatican tickets so our guests will not have to wait in the 2 hour long lines before to enter the vatican museums.

Once inside the Vatican Museums we will cross the Pigna Courtyard which takes its name from the gigantic bronze pinecone placed in the middle, a work found at the Roman Baths of Agrippa. Then to the Gallery of Maps on of the most eye catching and attractive of the Vatican Museums Tour. This gallery is a 120 metre long tunnel and includes a set of all the maps that represent and anticipate the unification of Italy, both geographic and spiritual.

In the Gallery of Tapestries there is work exhibited from tapestry of the New School. These tapestries were woven in Brussels by the manufacture of Pieter van Aelst and represent the most significant religious events.

On this Vatican Museums tour we will also visit the Museo Pio-Clementino which houses some of the most important collections of sculptures of the greek-Roman world. The sarcophagus of Lucius Cornelius Scipio Africanus Barbaro, the Apollo Belvedere, the Laocoon Statue of Hermes, the statue of Venus Felix, the Perseus triumphant and Kreugas and Damoxenos.

Then moving on to the tour of theSistine Chapel which is the cultural and artistic treasure of the Vatican Museums, its known throughout the world for the conclave and other official ceremonies of the Pope's messages. The entire Sistine Chapel is a message of universal faith, the frescoes of Michelangelo Buonarroti, the "Last Judgement" is one of the unique works of art in the world which you will get to see on the best Vatican Museums Tour.

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourTour guides both very informative and very passionate about their history. Only downfall a little rushed and not enough time for photos. Overall really enjoyed both tours!Elizabeth Baker2015-08-20

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourAmazing tourBruce2015-08-05

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourWe all had a great time on our tour of the colosseum and the vatican. Both of our tour guides were really enthusiastic and knew everything there is to know about the places we visited. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome. I wanted to give it more stars but my phone server keeps crashing. 5 STARS! :DElla McCall2015-07-31

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourGreat tours. Guides were very knowledgeable and helpful. Would definitely use this company again. Thank you!Anonymus2015-07-24

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourAmazing day visiting some of the history Rome has to share with the world. Our guides were amazing and extremely well informed. Would recommend this tour to anyone visiting Rome for a short period of time. rnrnIf you have multiple days to play with though, you may want to consider splitting the tour into 2 days as it can be exhausting from the shear number of places you walk to. Hamed F2015-06-06

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourGreat tour. Straight forward and to the points. Guide at Colosseum ( Mauro ) answered everyone\\\'s questions not just about the Colosseum but also Rome and the beautiful Country of Italy. After this part one of the tour, you have 2 hours to make it to their Office a block from the Vatican. Plenty of great places within a block to grab a quick bite and then start part 2. I ( we ) learned so much on these tours. I wish I could remember the name of the Woman who gave the Vatican tour. We learned so much on the good, respected Popes and the not so good ones. Learned so much about Michelangelo and Raphael. When you come up to the Vatican, you will see why these tours are worth it as the line was about a mile long. And on these tours there is no waiting ! I\\\'d highly recommend this to anyone !! Thanks AroundRomeTours !!BFOM2015-05-23

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourDina was an exceptional guide she was very attentive to our needs. She was very informative and seemed to be passionate about her work. She made me feel like I was a V.I.P. we did not have to wait in any lines on any of our tours ( we did the combo or Vatican and Colosseum) . She choreographed the entire day from lunch to transportation, and two amazing locations. She took exceptional care of us and as far as I am concerned I felt very honored to know her and to be in her group. She was warm and caring and highly skilled as a guide. I would not do a tour again with anyone but her. TINA ORDONEZ2015-04-21

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourVery Knowledgeable guide. We travelled with 3 kids and she managed to take a long tour and maintain their interest. Very kindly kept things at our pace and allowed us to stop for a coffee when we needed it! So glad we chose this tour and not a large impersonal one. Melinda Oxley2015-04-21

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourDon\'t worry for 6 and more hours of tour!
It\'s worthy!
In one day you will visit the 2 \'must-see\' places in Rome: Vatican and Colosseum.
Our guide was able to keep our attention alive even if we were tired.
Actually, it was impossible not to be catched by what we saw: sistine chapel, roman forum, capitol, st.peter\'s basilica...everithing was simply wonderful!
Peter M.2014-10-18

Vatican Museums + Colosseum Toura full day tour among the best places in Rome and with a very friendly and informative guide! What\'else? Try it!C.B.2014-10-16

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourOur guide was fantastic! She was very knowledgeable and we thoroughly enjoyed the experience.rnCharles Bunting2014-10-16

Vatican Museums + Colosseum Tourexcelente!!!Maximiliano2014-10-15

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourThe best way to see Rome in few days!Alan K.2014-10-15

Vatican Museums + Colosseum Tourwhat a lovely day!
It was sunny and hot and we had been lucky not to stand in the long line!
Our guide was informative and pleaser!
Both me and my husbad felt happy at the end of that day!Didì2014-10-15

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourAnonymus2014-10-15

Vatican Museums + Colosseum Tournew zeland2014-10-14

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourIncreible.. Gracias!!!Ines2014-10-13

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourArene was a fabulous guide who had a lovely gentle way of using her words to dramatic effect. We loved the day we spent with her. She kept our kids interested as she touched on the most important elements of the Colosseum, Palatine Hill and Vatican. As we only had one full day in Rome, this was tour was well worth it.Robyn Wright2014-10-09

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourAt the end of the day we were tired but really happy! In one day we saw the 2 best places you can\'t miss in Rome!
And for tourists like us, that didn\'t have enough time to spend in Rome, it has been a great solution!
The guide was friendly and well prepared!
Very nice tour! Thanks!Robert A.W.2014-10-09

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourI believed it was stressing, but at the end I simply was truly satisfied! Thanks!Roby2014-10-09

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourA brilliant tour , the guide was really knowledgable and good fun! She knew where to get the best photos and helped us get from one venue to the other! Nice small groups and liked the earpeice and mike arrangement. Didn\'t realise that a lot of ancient Rome was included not just the Colosseum!It would be almost impossible to enjoy the Vatican without a guide as it was so crowded and not easy to find your way around .angela lehane2014-10-06

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourGreg2014-10-06

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourMy son and I thoroughly enjoyed the two tours! Our guide was very informative and we learned from what she shared. (I believe her name was Dina). From booking and online payment to the meeting point, we did not experience any problems. It was very organized and well communicated. The Vatican City tour was a little rushed only because there was an event scheduled and we needed to get through the Basillica before they closed. That situation of course is out of the tour group\\\'s control. rnWe met about 2 hours later and continued with the Colloseum and Ancient City tour that was just as interesting and again Dina made it so. We were a much smaller group than the first tour allowing us to navigate around the crowds more easier and quicker.rnThumbs up to your tour group company and staff for making our first visit to Rome a very wonderful experience! rnPhyllis CabrerarnMonterey, California USAPhyllis Cabrera2014-10-04

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourAnonymus2014-10-04

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourI wasn\'t tired at the end, but only fully and truly satisfiedjack2014-10-04

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourIt was worthy and the guide was super!M.Karly2014-10-03

Vatican Museums + Colosseum Tourfabulous!Alex S. T.2014-10-03

Vatican Museums + Colosseum Tourkarl2014-10-03

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourWonderful tour and tour guide she was extremely informative and answered all our questions. She was great at giving us a visual Of how rome was in all its gloryAmanda Gonzales2014-10-01

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourDina was an excellent guide! Her English was very good and she was very informative. We learned much more on the tour than we would have exploring on our own. Only recommendation would be to strongly recommend taking the six hour tour on two different days if one has any foot or back problems! 9 km was a bit much for an older person especially since there were few rest periods.Valerie2014-08-30

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourWe had the most fabulous tour of the Colluseum & The Vatican in Rome, Italy. Our you guide, Irene Amedeo was not only a Rome native, she was so incredibly knowledgable charming & taught us so much. She pointed out things we would have never looked out or known what we were looking at. Our tour was only 8 people making for a great afternoon seeing these 2 most amazing places in the world. I highly recommend Irene for your tour guide ! She is great & so was this tour company!Phil Axelband2014-08-28

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourAnonymus2014-08-26

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourThe tour was very satisfying, it was full of really interesting and full information. I really liked how much story and information about the places we got. Overall the time that we got to see the places was good, although I think it could have been more in some others, so that we could spend more time seeing an attraction. Mariana Villegas2014-08-07

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourMy cousin and I were very pleased with the whole experience. Irene, our tour guide was very knowledgable and informative and we would not hesitate to recommend you to others and when we return take a different tour. Thank you!Domenica Marrella2014-07-09

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourWe really enjoy and love our first tour guide (sorry I forgot her name). She was really great and very good giving us information on what we were looking at at the Colosseum and the Forum. Sorry she was not available for our tour to the Vatican.Lucy Gonzalez2014-07-03

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourWe did the Vatican and Colosseum in one day. It was an extensive tour but well worth it. Irene was our tour guide and she did an excellent job. The tour of the Vatican was very extensive and complete. We toured the Sistine Chapel and St. Peter\\\'s Basilica , along with several other rooms in a little over 3 hours with a group of 14. Irene was very thorough at the Vatican. The Colosseum, The Forum and the surrounding areas were also toured in the warm rain in 3 hours with a small group of 10. All entrance fees are included with the tour.Anonymus2014-06-26

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourOne of the best tours I\\\'ve ever been on, Irene was great, funny, witty and made the tour as enjoyable as ever. Simply one of the best, Thank you! Paolo Raimondi2014-06-24

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourThe guides had a lot of knowledge about colosseum and the vatican museum. The both tours where very interestingAnonymus2014-06-07

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourThe whole experience was something I will remember for a long time.not to be missed when you come to Rome.the tour guide for both trips were very helpful.a minor problem was solved with no fuss at all.Dina my guide for the Vatican was a very special lady and went out of her way to help my wife and I.a very special thank you goes her way from us.I must say however if I was to do the tours again as advertised ,I would ask for seperate days.we found it tough going towards the end and the day after were so tired.overall comment thank you to around Rome toursJohn McCabe2014-06-05

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourLovely tour, with a great guide, If you want to see the most important sights in Rome i suggest you book this tour!rnHowever, i would recommend the following:rna) have a tour in the morning only for Colosseum, Roman Forum etcrnandrnb) second day starting in the morning visit the Vatican Museums and have an extended museums tour with a trained guide - for at least 5 hours- that way i believe we could really get the juice out of the museums- there are so much to see! Thank you,rnChariklia Kaizer2014-04-28

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourThe guide was very knowledgeable and also very polite. Our guide Dina was very patient with our group, allowed ample time for photographs and took a lot of questions. Upon entering the Sistine Chapel, they were whisking people out of the room and we could not find her once we got out of there. The tour was definitely worth it; even though we were touring in the rain. Our guide Dina. made it quite pleasant and enjoyable.Nicole2014-04-19

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourThe tour guide was very knowledgeable and she went out of her way to be able to explain the details of the sites to us. I felt I was with a friend (who had a PhD in history) rather than a cold, get-it-over-with, tour guide. I will definitely recommend this package. VIRGILIO2014-03-08

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourThis was quite simply the best day of our holiday! Our tour guide Dominico was fantastico! He was enthusiastic, knowledgable and made the day very special. We learnt so much that we would have not otherwise have realised. We went to the front of huge queues and he didn\\\'t manage to lose any of us. I can\\\'t recommend this tour company enough! Thank you so much for our wonderful day. XrnPhilippa Purcell2013-11-02

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourI had such a wonderful time! Sabrina our guide was so informative and gracious, she really made the experience worth while! Thank you so much Around Rome Tours - you guys are absolutely worth it!! Doris Naisara2013-10-21

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourMany thanks to the team at Around Rome Tours. We had one day in Rome, and I still cannot believe how much we saw in one day! And you truly appreciate the \\\"skip the line\\\" deal when you actually see the long queues. Lots of interesting commentaries and information which made the tours very worth while. A+ Basil Al2013-09-26

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourVery pleased that we selected Around Rome Tours as the two tour guides were excellent - very informative and made the visits to the Vatican and the Colosseum both interesting and enjoyable. Also the tour groups on both occasions were small, i.e. 8 in the morning and 6 in the afternoon which made it more personal. Would highly recommend Around Rome Tours.James Brough2013-09-23

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourWe had to cover the Vatican and Colloseum in one day and this was covered very well and more. I liked the anecdotes and jokes the guides Irene and Emanuele shared. It can get a little tiring in the end because the tour covers quite a bit of ground in all dimensions, but you end of fulfilled and satisfied, if you have the stamina and interest.RR2013-09-21

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourHighly recommended esp. if it\\\'s your first visit to Rome. We took the Vatican Museums + Colosseum tour rn Our guide was Irena. She was fantastic - knowledgeable, humorous and a very skilled photographer!rnPD@Rome2013-09-14

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourTour guide was wonderful. Went above and beyond to make our tour memorable. Was very helpful in additional information not covered in the tour. Thanks!!! Irene...Karen Del Fattore2013-09-06

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourGuides are very knowledgeable and the tours were enjoyable;however I suggest to do Vatican and Colosseum separately as it was overwhelming to do all in one day.Anonymus2013-08-27

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourAn excellent tour (two in one, although we were exhausted at the end as it was a very hot day). Both guides were so thorough and interesting they made the trip worthwhile. Three and half hours for Vatican museums, Sistine Chappel and St Peters just flew by - and avoiding the queues was great - a very well organised tour. Just time for a quick lunch in Trastavere between the two. Then in the afternoom we were lucky to have the guide for just the two of us and tour of the Colossuem and Forum (two and a half hours) was splendid. rnA great way to see these two major sites in a short trip. Recommended!Megan Brown2013-08-26

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourGreat tour, very informative. Thank you to \\\'Around Rome Tours\\\' for being such an organised and professional company. rnAlex2013-08-16

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourMalik Merchant2013-08-16

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourTom Szary2013-08-12

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourA good Tour package and polite service at the agency. An excellent Guide (Angelina, if I recall her name correctly)who made the whole tour very educative and enjoyable, by being able to relate Roman history to what we were witnessing.rnOne improvement suggested - When one takes the Vatican Tour and the Colosseum, the transport between the 2 tours should be part of the package. Rajiv Bhatia2013-07-27

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourAMAZING tour guide! Had him for both tours, he was so funny and really excited about sharing all the information he knew with everyone! Delia Ramirez2013-07-25

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourThey provided us a great tour of Rome. Our train was late so we called and told them we would be late so they waited for us as well. Very flexible!! Our tour guide was very sweet and knowledgable of everything we needed to know! I give them 5 stars. I would book with them again in the future. Thanks for everything! Paige Shaw2013-07-20

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourI really enjoyed this tour! This is the second time I have toured the Vatican and Colosseum and I learned so much more on this tour. Dottie was our guide and she knows her stuff!!! There is quite a bit of walking so wear comfortable shoes and bring a water bottle to refill at the Colosseum. There was about four or five cold water refil points.Jennifer Pierson2013-07-20

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourThis was an excellent tour! Best of all, staff is absolutely wonderful! We had a one hour train delay, I telephoned them and staff sent a representative to meet us at the metro station so we would not miss our tour! Our guide was extremely knowledgable and helpful. All Around Rome is All About (Customer) Service!Dr. Rippstein2013-07-20

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourOur second tour guide Irene was absolutely amazing! She made the trip!!! And the group was a perfect size. In the morning, however, the group was large.RAS Rome2013-07-19

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourAnonymus2013-07-17

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourIrene was the best guide we ever met.Thank you Irene!mister dan2013-07-05

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourAmazing experience.. staff are very friendly and knowledgeable. Prices are good compared to a lot other c companies I looked at. I highly suggest to use this company as your guide services.Sergio Salayandia2013-07-04

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourThe tour guides are very professional and responsible.Betty Lee2013-06-06

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourOur guide for the Colosseum Tour - Irena - was very knowledgeable and answered my numerous questions thoroughly. She also gave a great lunch recommendation and helped us to find our next tour. Including flagging down a cab and giving the driver instructions (in Italian) so we did not get overcharged. rnrnThanks Irena!!rnshantimarie@yahoo.comShanti Lanese2013-05-30

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourWe got an entire day of enlightenment. I was far more interested in the Colosseum and the ancient ruins than most of the Vatican museums, but found myself drawn in very easily. (Whatever you are paying IIrena you should double it.)Mark Lause2013-05-17

Vatican Museums + Colosseum TourI was very warried about my energy doing tours the whole day... but I MADE IT! I loved this tours, i can do it again ;)Clarice S.2013-05-06